Oklahoma St. Cowboys vs Iowa St. Cyclones Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an upcoming basketball game, two programs will be competing for a victory in Iowa. Oklahoma State, coming off a 90-73 loss to Texas Tech as underdogs, will be traveling to face Iowa State. Meanwhile, Iowa State will be riding high after their recent 57-53 upset win over the previously unbeaten #2 ranked Houston team. The all-time series between these programs has been closely contested, with the Cowboys holding a slight advantage of 68-66 and winning the last three matchups. However, the current betting odds favor Iowa State as the opening line stands at -12.5, and the current line remains at Iowa State -12.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cowboys +600 | Cyclones -1,000

Spread: Cowboys +12 (-110) | Cyclones -12 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 91%.

Oklahoma St. Cowboys

The Oklahoma State Cowboys suffered their second consecutive loss against Texas Tech, resulting in an 8-7 overall record and a 0-2 conference mark in the Big 12. Despite initially leading by nine points, the Cowboys allowed a 22-4 run by Texas Tech, putting them at a 33-24 disadvantage with just under five minutes before halftime. Although they made a comeback, the Cowboys ultimately lost by double digits, shooting 47.3% from the floor and allowing the Red Raiders to shoot 59.3%. On the offensive end, the Cowboys have averaged 74.9 points per game, ranking them 181st in the nation for scoring offense. They pull down an average of 37.1 rebounds per game and dish out an average of 15.4 assists. Defensively, the team surrenders an average of 68.2 points per game, placing them 106th in scoring defense. Bryce Thompson leads Oklahoma State with 17 points per game, while Javon Small, Eric Dailey Jr., and Quion Williams contribute to the team's scoring. The Cowboys have a solid rotation consisting of Brandon Garrison, John-Michael Wright, Mike Marsh, Jamyron Keller, Jarius Hicklen, Justin McBride, and Connor Dow. They shoot 46.3% from the field, make 9.4 three-pointers per game, and have a free throw percentage of 67.2%. In terms of power rankings, Oklahoma State ranks 147th, with an offense ranked 179th, defense ranked 79th, and a current record of 20-15. They shoot 46.29% from the field, 67.53% from the free-throw line, and 36.67% from beyond the arc. They average 37.71 rebounds per game, 16.14 offensive assists, and 13.71 turnovers. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.04% from the field, 73.73% from the free-throw line, and 31.64% from beyond the arc. They average 32.79 defensive rebounds, 9.29 defensive assists, and 12.43 turnovers per game. Nasty step back 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/Fs89HUFXni